HMO fire risk assessments in Worcestershire

Our work in Worcestershire ranges from single conversions for first-time landlords to multi-house programmes for investors, all priced in writing before work starts.

In Worcestershire, as everywhere in England, a house with five or more people forming two or more households needs a mandatory HMO licence. Some councils go further with additional licensing or Article 4 directions, as the table shows.

HMO rules across Worcestershire's councils

Checked October 2026. Mandatory licensing for five or more people applies in every council. Schemes change, so we confirm the position for the address before work starts.

Councils in Worcestershire where we found an Article 4 direction for small HMOs in force, in all or part of their area: Worcester City Council. Article 4 directions are due to start or proposed in: Wyre Forest District Council. Additional licensing applies in all or part of: Worcester City Council.

HMO fire risk assessments for Worcestershire landlords

Shared houses in Worcestershire need a fire risk assessment that reflects how the building is actually laid out. We assess the common parts and the escape route from every bedroom, then give you a written report with a prioritised action plan you can act on.

Councils and fire services covering Worcestershire commonly expect to see a current assessment, particularly at licence time. We review assessments for houses in Worcestershire after building work or changes in occupancy, and can price any works the action plan identifies.

• Check of fire doors, alarms and emergency lighting
• Advice on the responsible person's ongoing duties
• Site visit covering common parts and every escape route
• Written fire risk assessment report for you to keep
• Reviews after building work, layout or occupancy changes

Towns we cover in Worcestershire

• Worcester
• Kidderminster
• Stourport-on-Severn
• Bewdley
• Redditch
• Bromsgrove
• Droitwich Spa
• Evesham
• Pershore
• Malvern